- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Joseph, IL
St Joseph Elem School
Federal NCES profile for St Joseph Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173738003873
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Joseph Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Saint Joseph · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 423
- students enrolled
St Joseph Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Joseph Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Joseph, IL.
School address
District: St Joseph Ccsd 169 · Illinois
NCES ID 173738003873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
St Joseph Elem School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 173738003873 · Saint Joseph, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: St Joseph Middle School (325 students)
St Joseph Elem School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How St Joseph Elem School compares
St Joseph Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, St Joseph Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for St Joseph Ccsd 169 reports $12,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Joseph Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Joseph Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Joseph Elem School
How many students attend St Joseph Elem School?
St Joseph Elem School has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Joseph, IL. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Joseph Elem School?
The largest demographic group at St Joseph Elem School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Saint Joseph, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Joseph Elem School?
St Joseph Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St Joseph Elem School rank among public schools in Saint Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, St Joseph Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Joseph, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St Joseph Ccsd 169?
Besides St Joseph Elem School, St Joseph Ccsd 169 also operates St Joseph Middle School (325 students). See the St Joseph Ccsd 169 district page for the complete list.